The Running Thread - 2018

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

"I can confidently say, without a shadow of a doubt and to the last possible decimal point, that X equals ... all the beers."

Report card: @Keels: Algebra II: A++, works well with others.

 

[dis_or_dat]

But not as crazy as these people who figured out the math behind one of the lottery games and won millions

http://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/lotto-winners/

Fascinating article!

 

[flav]

Multiple ATTQOTD:

This is the first year that I am always in training mode (except the week recovery after a half). I had to buy YakTrak to be able to run in the snow and ice. Those conditions slow me down and make me work differently (propulsion when no grip, smaller careful steps, balancing).

There are races all year round but I limit the winter distances to 10k to avoid frostbite.

And, honestly, I had no idea what March Madness was until I saw your answers. Basketball and Baseball are inexistant in my life. I do not watch sports on TV anyway. I always prefer to play.

 

[KingLlama]

LOL, sorry! I did pick them to go to my final two in my bracket though!

You’re forgiven.

 

[rteetz]

Um... UMBC.... I.... Yeah....

 

[Keels]

Report card: @Keels: Algebra II: A++, works well with others.

Miss you, buddy.

 

[cavepig]

Um... UMBC.... I.... Yeah....

Ha, yes this! My facebook feed had many similar posts! I do love a good upset!

 

[Sanchez]

We are in Charlotte now for the NCAA tournament. It is one of the few sporting events my wife follows and she organizes all of the pools.

We saw three average games yesterday and were prepared for Virginia to handle UMBC. Of course, it didn’t work out that way. The Virginia fans were stunned and I think many are now waking up to the realization of what happened. It was surreal.

We have Texas A&M/UNC and K-State/UMBC tomorrow.

If you think running a marathon is tough, try watching basketball for 12 hours.

 

[lhermiston]

If you think running a marathon is tough, try watching basketball for 12 hours.

I’d MUCH rather run a marathon than watch just about anything for 12 hours.

 

[LSUlakes]

Good Morning! Relative newbie (to the boards, not running or Disney) joining.

Thanks to @run.minnie.miles for suggesting the thread - her description of ‘friendly (and sometimes sassy) bunch’ sold me instantly. This is definitely a thread I will not read from the beginning to catch up on the previous 140+ pages.

ATTQOTD: After losing money year after year in office brackets, I decided I’d rather put that money towards more drinks. I enjoy the hype of March madness, seeing others celebrate or commiserate the wins and losses, but I stay pretty neutral to it otherwise.

Welcome to the thread! Happy you found your way over here and hope you find the discussions both entertaining and useful. If you have a race you would like me to add to the OP, just let me know the following info:

Date - Username - Race name w/ distance (Goal / Result) Obviously the result will come after the event if you decide you want to share your results with us. Thanks!

 

[apdebord]

So in my answer I wrote that Oklahoma is my team, but after that I’ll be going for Virginia.....uhhhhh. Time to find a new team!

 

[lhermiston]

I guess I can't get too much of the Disboards, so I started following this thread today, as well. I can typically be found over in the Marathon 2019 thread, as well.

I'll be doing Dopey in 2019, but my next big race is next month, so here goes:

4/29 - lhermiston - Run CRANDIC, 26.2 (Goal - 4 hours/Result - TBD!!)

 

[beatlecat42]

Um... UMBC.... I.... Yeah....

I worked there for 4 years and would never have imagined something like this...they're so proud of the fact that they don't have a football team, but do have a nationally-ranked chess team. Wow.

In running/walking news, I *really* want to do Space Coast half marathon, but am trigger-shy about the timing and $$$...I think the space nerd in me just might win out...

 

[chuckille]

@LSUlakes, can you please add my next race to the list...

4/15- chuckille- Silicon Valley Half-Marathon- Goal 1:45:00

Thank you!

 

[CDKG]

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!!! This morning I ran a local St. Paddy's Day 10k. I haven't run a 10k for time (non-Disney 10k) in a few years. My A goal was a new 10k PR (<1:05:51). My B goal was to PR this course (<1:07:20).

Honestly, going in I wasn't sure if I was going to achieve either goal. I started training at a slower pace in December. While I read about what a struggle training slow is for most of you, I have found running a slow 11:05-11:40 pace all too comfortable. While I have thrown in a faster 10:25 pace run about once a week, I honestly wasn't sure if my fitness level was really where I wanted it to be.

This 10k course begins downtown, travels downhill and over a fairly steep overpass before leveling out on the waterfront. The waterfront portion is completely flat. However, it's an out and back. So that means turning around just past mile 3 and eventually back over the overpass and uphill to the finish. I remembered how difficult that uphill finish was in the past and was not looking forward to it. (I hate running hills and honestly don't train for them.)

My legs felt heavy for the first mile (my fastest, thanks to the downhill). But, I eventually found my groove and just kept pushing, one mile at a time. While the hills at the end did slow me down, I had run strong enough that I knew I was in a good place. In the end, I ran a new 10k PR of 1:03:42!!!

 

[roxymama]

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!!! This morning I ran a local St. Paddy's Day 10k. I haven't run a 10k for time (non-Disney 10k) in a few years. My A goal was a new 10k PR (<1:05:51). My B goal was to PR this course (<1:07:20).

Honestly, going in I wasn't sure if I was going to achieve either goal. I started training at a slower pace in December. While I read about what a struggle training slow is for most of you, I have found running a slow 11:05-11:40 pace all too comfortable. While I have thrown in a faster 10:25 pace run about once a week, I honestly wasn't sure if my fitness level was really where I wanted it to be.

This 10k course begins downtown, travels downhill and over a fairly steep overpass before leveling out on the waterfront. The waterfront portion is completely flat. However, it's an out and back. So that means turning around just past mile 3 and eventually back over the overpass and uphill to the finish. I remembered how difficult that uphill finish was in the past and was not looking forward to it. (I hate running hills and honestly don't train for them.)

My legs felt heavy for the first mile (my fastest, thanks to the downhill). But, I eventually found my groove and just kept pushing, one mile at a time. While the hills at the end did slow me down, I had run strong enough that I knew I was in a good place. In the end, I ran a new 10k PR of 1:03:42!!!

That's a great improvement! Congrats!

 

[DopeyBadger]

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!!! This morning I ran a local St. Paddy's Day 10k. I haven't run a 10k for time (non-Disney 10k) in a few years. My A goal was a new 10k PR (<1:05:51). My B goal was to PR this course (<1:07:20).

Honestly, going in I wasn't sure if I was going to achieve either goal. I started training at a slower pace in December. While I read about what a struggle training slow is for most of you, I have found running a slow 11:05-11:40 pace all too comfortable. While I have thrown in a faster 10:25 pace run about once a week, I honestly wasn't sure if my fitness level was really where I wanted it to be.

This 10k course begins downtown, travels downhill and over a fairly steep overpass before leveling out on the waterfront. The waterfront portion is completely flat. However, it's an out and back. So that means turning around just past mile 3 and eventually back over the overpass and uphill to the finish. I remembered how difficult that uphill finish was in the past and was not looking forward to it. (I hate running hills and honestly don't train for them.)

My legs felt heavy for the first mile (my fastest, thanks to the downhill). But, I eventually found my groove and just kept pushing, one mile at a time. While the hills at the end did slow me down, I had run strong enough that I knew I was in a good place. In the end, I ran a new 10k PR of 1:03:42!!!

 

[PCFriar80]

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!!! This morning I ran a local St. Paddy's Day 10k. I haven't run a 10k for time (non-Disney 10k) in a few years. My A goal was a new 10k PR (<1:05:51). My B goal was to PR this course (<1:07:20).

Honestly, going in I wasn't sure if I was going to achieve either goal. I started training at a slower pace in December. While I read about what a struggle training slow is for most of you, I have found running a slow 11:05-11:40 pace all too comfortable. While I have thrown in a faster 10:25 pace run about once a week, I honestly wasn't sure if my fitness level was really where I wanted it to be.

This 10k course begins downtown, travels downhill and over a fairly steep overpass before leveling out on the waterfront. The waterfront portion is completely flat. However, it's an out and back. So that means turning around just past mile 3 and eventually back over the overpass and uphill to the finish. I remembered how difficult that uphill finish was in the past and was not looking forward to it. (I hate running hills and honestly don't train for them.)

My legs felt heavy for the first mile (my fastest, thanks to the downhill). But, I eventually found my groove and just kept pushing, one mile at a time. While the hills at the end did slow me down, I had run strong enough that I knew I was in a good place. In the end, I ran a new 10k PR of 1:03:42!!!

That was as close to St. Paddy's Day that I could come!

 

[SarahDisney]

Quick question, guys (not that I think anyone's around on a Saturday night, but I figured I'd drop in just in case) - how do we feel about allergy pills and nothing new on race day?
I have a bit of a painful skin reaction that I'm afraid will bother me during my half tomorrow, and the only thing that helps is antihistamines.
I've taken this particular allergy pill before (in fact, I took it on Wednesday), but never on long run day. And I have taken an allergy pill on race day, but that was a slightly different medication, and it was a 10K.
Do we think I'm okay to take it tomorrow before the race? Or do we think I'm better off taking something before bed tonight and hoping it lasts? (the pills are 24 hours, so I think taking something tonight may help)

 

[FredtheDuck]

Quick question, guys (not that I think anyone's around on a Saturday night, but I figured I'd drop in just in case) - how do we feel about allergy pills and nothing new on race day?
I have a bit of a painful skin reaction that I'm afraid will bother me during my half tomorrow, and the only thing that helps is antihistamines.
I've taken this particular allergy pill before (in fact, I took it on Wednesday), but never on long run day. And I have taken an allergy pill on race day, but that was a slightly different medication, and it was a 10K.
Do we think I'm okay to take it tomorrow before the race? Or do we think I'm better off taking something before bed tonight and hoping it lasts? (the pills are 24 hours, so I think taking something tonight may help)

How has it impacted you when you’ve taken it for other runs? Did you notice any difference at all? Even a little? I take allergy meds and haven’t noticed an impact on running, but I take them for full seasons, not for acute flares.

Have you thought about an antihistamine cream like a cortisone or Benadryl cream?